Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear (Paperback)

by Ann Haggar (Author)
Key Phrases: bodice block, bra block, sleeve head easing, Basic Swimsuit Block, Petticoat Block, One-Piece Dress Block (more...)

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Product Description
This unique book has become established as the standard work on the subject since it was first published in 1990. It contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. Not only the methods of cutting are explained but also the reasoning behind them so that the information can be applied and adapted to other situations.

The new edition includes tips for achieving the best results when taking measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, and outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes.

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This unique book has become established as the standard work on the subject since it was first published in 1990. It contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. Not only the methods of cutting are explained but also the reasoning behind them so that the information can be applied and adapted to other situations.

The new edition includes tips for achieving the best results when taking measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, and outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (October 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140511858X
• ISBN-13: 978-1405118583
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #191,913 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Inspired, but dissapointed, September 7, 2006

By	M. Vorster (South Africa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'll give it 3 stars, because I got a lot of ideas in this book which actually inspired me. The fact that the patterns doesn't work for me hasn't stopped me from learning a lot from it.

I have followed two pattern design courses and am designing my own clothes which fit pretty well. I bought this book because I also wanted to be able to design a bra, which wasn't included in my courses. Unfortunately the bra block givin in this book doesn't consider the underbust measurement - only the bust measurement itself. The cupsize of a bra is determined by subtracting the underbust measurement from the bust measurement and the support of a bra comes from the snug underbust fit. For that reason I couldn't get the bra pattern to fit me (cup turned out too small, while band too big around body) and I am busy to figure it out myself by adjusting the lower dart to fit my underbust measurement while making a bigger curve towards the bustpoint.

Still the back cover of the book claims that all the patterns has been tested and therefore works. I suppose it could work for someone with a much smaller cupsize (the bust line not much bigger than the underbust).

Also, according to the author's instructions to the bodice block, all women's bust points are at the same height. (half of the nape of neck to waist measurement plus 4 cm's toward the waist). That simply isn't true, so I'm using my own bodice block where you have to measure your (individual) height of your bust point and mark it on the pattern accordingly.

I was very excited when the book arrived in the mail and started working immediately. Unfortunately I was quite dissapointed soon afterwards.

1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars upgrading, June 8, 2007

By	CLAUDIA BARBARA CARRINO "Claudia B. Carrino" (Rome, Italy, Europe) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

perfect to complete you cutting skills. a specific book on a matter which is usually superficially examined in pattern making classes.
ok!